Armor of God from Mom --Part 2

Ephesians 6:10-18

New Living Translation (NLT)

The Whole Armor of God

10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we[a] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.[b] 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.[c] 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.[d]

vs 14:  gird your waist with truth (belt of truth)  Wrap You Word around me, around the very core of my being.  Protect me from error by keeping me in "Your truth"

God's Word is truth, I can depend on it.  The Holy Spirit enables me to walk in keeping with God's Word.

vs 14b:  put on the breastplate of righteousness

Guard my heart and emotions from the assault (attack) of the enemy.

Let me not be ruled by my emotions (feelings) but only by the truth of Your Word.

Protect me from giving way to natural desires.

     Luke 8:22-25  One day, Jesus said to His disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake."  So they got into a boat and set out.  As they sailed, He fell asleep.  A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.  The disciples went and woke Him, saying, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!"  He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided and all was calm.  "Where is your faith?"  He asked His disciples.  

Obedience--A protective covering.  With this protection Satan's arrows of doubt and fear will not penetrate.  (heart) Emotions are so vulnerable, respond with Scriptural truths.

God's truth is reliable.  God's Word deflects the arrows of Satan.

vs 15  Step into the "Sandals of Peace"

Use me to take Your peace and hope into the world today.  Help me stand firm in the face of any attack of Satan by anchoring me in Your Word  I pray to be firmly planted in God's Word.

from me:

I love the way the weapons work together and the way that becomes clear to me in Mom's writings.  If I really focus on these weapons, this armor each day, I will see more and more victory in my life.   The Bible tells me I am more than a conqueror through Jesus.  But I must be obedient and put on the armor.  I love how everything is truly based in God's Word.  His Word is who He is.

Thank You Lord for the armor and for the way it all fits together.  Thank you for this lesson You gave Mom that is making that so much more clear to me.  Help me to keep my armor on and walk in the victory You provide.